Small Bowel Follow-Through

Also known as a “small bowel series,” SBFT is an X-ray exam of the small intestine (the area from the distal duodenum/duodenojejunal junction to the ileocecal valve). This test is often done along with an upper GI exam, or UGE.

The night before your procedure you will use a laxative and follow a clear liquid diet to clean out the small bowel. You may be asked to skip certain medications or insulin before the test. After the test, you may resume a normal diet. You should drink lots of water for 24 hours following the test to help the barium pass through the system.